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Avamere at Hermiston
Avamere at Hermiston offers assisted living and respite care in Hermiston, OR. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication reminders, while respite care provides a short term stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.
The community has 63 beds. With a Walk Score of 89, the area is considered very walkable, so most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently.
Residents may keep pets, and an on site salon provides salon services within the community. Restaurant style dining offers meals in a restaurant style setting, while fitness classes and scheduled activities create organized ways to spend time on wellness and recreation. In house transportation is available when residents need transportation arranged through the community. Lori Scheel serves as the administrator, and Avamere at Hermiston may be a good fit for someone who needs help with daily tasks or for a family seeking short term care while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.
Community insights.
About this community
Avamere at Hermiston is administered by Lori Scheel.
Inspection History
In Oregon, the Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities performs unannounced surveys and regular inspections to ensure resident safety in all care settings.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 14 deficiencies 5 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Oregon state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. Oregon state average• Total deficiencies (56% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (42% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 14 | 32.0 | This facility has 56% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (14 vs. OR avg 32).↓ 56% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.8 | 4.8 | This facility has 42% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oregon assisted living residence (2.8 vs. OR avg 4.8).↓ 42% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | OR Average | vs. OR Avg |
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Total inspections
| 5 | 7.0 | This facility has had 29% fewer total inspections than the Oregon average (5 vs. OR avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 29% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Avamere at Hermiston
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
Info below is compiled from the OR Dept. of Human Services (ODHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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| Avamere Rehabilitation of Beaverton | AL IL MC NH SNF | Beaverton (Vose) | 104
Facility
104
OR AVG
62
Rank
#26 / 247 | No |
68
Facility
68
OR AVG
54
Rank
#98 / 296 | - | 26
Facility
26
OR AVG
23
Rank
#132 / 264 |
75.7%
Facility
75.7%
OR AVG
70%
Rank
#5 / 13 | 16 | 24
Facility
24
OR AVG
31
Rank
#119 / 247 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#23 / 247 | Beaverton Rehab And Specialty Care, LLC | Robb Melcher |
| Rose Linn Care Center | AL MC NH RESC SNF | West Linn (Willamette) | 71
Facility
71
OR AVG
62
Rank
#84 / 247 | No |
33
Facility
33
OR AVG
54
Rank
#233 / 296 | - | 31
Facility
31
OR AVG
23
Rank
#50 / 264 |
85.9%
Facility
85.9%
OR AVG
70%
Rank
#3 / 13 | 14 | 6
Facility
6
OR AVG
31
Rank
#20 / 247 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#2 / 247 | West Linn Care Center Operating Company, LLC | Brady Waldroff |
| Avamere at Hermiston | AL RC | Hermiston | 63
Facility
63
OR AVG
62
Rank
#109 / 247 | Yes |
89
Facility
89
OR AVG
54
Rank
#18 / 296 | - | 30
Facility
30
OR AVG
23
Rank
#63 / 264 | - | 5 | 14
Facility
14
OR AVG
31
Rank
#55 / 247 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#58 / 247 | - | Lori Scheel |
| Bend Transitional Care | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Bend (Mountain View) | 60
Facility
60
OR AVG
62
Rank
#119 / 247 | No |
70
Facility
70
OR AVG
54
Rank
#88 / 296 | - | 16
Facility
16
OR AVG
23
Rank
#192 / 264 |
98.2%
Facility
98.2%
OR AVG
70%
Rank
#1 / 13 | 7 | 21
Facility
21
OR AVG
31
Rank
#97 / 247 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#64 / 247 | Ohana Harmony House, LLC | Heather Jeffers |
| Willamette View | AL HC IL MC NH RESC SNF | Portland | 6
Facility
6
OR AVG
62
Rank
#240 / 247 | Yes |
45
Facility
45
OR AVG
54
Rank
#198 / 296 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 32
Facility
32
OR AVG
23
Rank
#43 / 264 |
96.7%
Facility
96.7%
OR AVG
70%
Rank
#2 / 13 | 5 | 8
Facility
8
OR AVG
31
Rank
#31 / 247 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
OR AVG
4.4
Rank
#27 / 247 | Willamette View, Inc | Matthew Hartley |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other OR assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Frequently Asked Questions about Avamere at Hermiston
Is Avamere at Hermiston in a walkable area?
Avamere at Hermiston has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Avamere at Hermiston?
According to OR state health department records, Avamere at Hermiston's license number is 70M040.
How long has Avamere at Hermiston been in business?
Avamere at Hermiston has been operating for approximately 30 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Avamere at Hermiston have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Avamere at Hermiston on this page.
Are pets allowed at Avamere at Hermiston?
Yes, Avamere at Hermiston allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Avamere at Hermiston?
The team at Avamere at Hermiston can be reached at lscheel@avamerecommunities.com.
Who is the administrator of Avamere at Hermiston?
Lori Scheel is the administrator of Avamere at Hermiston.
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